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As COVID-19 claims another 192 lives, officials call for blood donations
By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com
SPRINGFIELD – As the COVID-19 death toll continues to mount, Gov. JB Pritzker and an official from the American Red...
Governor: Those who traveled for Thanksgiving should quarantine, get tested for COVID-19
SPRINGFIELD – Another 125 people who tested positive for COVID-19 were reported to have died in the previous 24 hours Tuesday, according to the...
COVID-19 Update: Second wave shows signs of leveling
By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com
SPRINGFIELD – The recent surge in COVID-19 cases in Illinois has shown signs of leveling off in recent days, but...
COVID-19 Update: ‘Cautious optimism,’ pleas to stay home ahead of holiday weekend
By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com
SPRINGFIELD – The state’s rolling seven-day average COVID-19 case positivity rate decreased by a half point Tuesday to 10.4 percent...
State reports another 126 COVID-19 deaths as Tier 3 mitigations take effect
By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com
SPRINGFIELD – The state reported another 126 COVID-19-related deaths Friday as Tier 3 mitigations took effect statewide and virus-related hospitalizations...
COVID-19 surges: ‘We are in for a rough ride for the next 3 months’
By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com
SPRINGFIELD – Illinoisans should stay home as much as possible, wear face coverings and rethink their Thanksgiving plans as hospitalizations...